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Hydraulic Action |
is erosion that occurs when the motion of water against a rock surface produces mechanical weathering. Most generally, it is the ability of moving water (flowing or waves) to dislodge and transport rock particles.
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Abrasion
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Bits of rock and sand in waves grind down cliff surfaces like sandpaper.
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Attrition
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Waves smash rocks and pebbles on the shore into each other, and they break and become smoother. |
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Solution |
Acids contained in sea water will dissolve some types of rock such as chalk or limestone.
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